This position is located in the National Risk Management Center (NRMC). The NRMC provides critical analytical support to CISA's mission to understand, manage, and reduce risk to the cyber and physical infrastructure Americans rely on every day. Our work enables CISA and other critical infrastructure partners to apply actionable analysis to the decisions and investments they make to manage risk.
Summary
This position is located in the National Risk Management Center (NRMC). The NRMC provides critical analytical support to CISA's mission to understand, manage, and reduce risk to the cyber and physical infrastructure Americans rely on every day. Our work enables CISA and other critical infrastructure partners to apply actionable analysis to the decisions and investments they make to manage risk.
This position serves as the Deputy Assistant Director (DAD) of NRMC. The incumbent serves as the Deputy to the Assistant Director, NRMC and is responsible for driving strategic and operational leadership of the Center and supporting the Assistant Director with all required mission responsibilities. The DAD will guide and lead change to enhance mission functions.
Specific responsibilities include:
Leading efforts to enhance NRMCs analytic capabilities by providing guidance to allow for valuable risk analysis outputs to customers throughout the critical infrastructure community.
Driving consistent and coherent understandings of risk throughout the critical infrastructure community. Enable improved collaborative risk management-with an emphasis on mitigation-across the critical infrastructure community.
Fostering excellence through an unwavering focus on our people, culture, and organization. Cultivate a clear brand that reflects and reinforces NRMCs role, purpose, and value.
Advising the NRMC Associate Directors, and NRMC leadership on organizational decisions required for successful mission execution to include administration, management, and resource requests.
Providing leadership in motivating and ensuring the professional development of NRMC personnel and ensuring full compliance with all DHS requirements regarding quality, training, excellence, diversity and ethics programs; and supervising the strengthening of knowledge management expertise for NRMC to ensure the most efficient and effective use of the Directorate's data investments.
Providing leadership and guidance for planning, allocating resources to, and developing long range goals and milestones that support mission and strategic objectives; providing subject matter support ensuring plans and programs are budgeted for and are ready for implementation to support CISA goals and milestones; defining objectives and makes decisions that impact cost, supportability, and performance of the operations, systems, policies and personnel for NRMC; and directing program evaluations and reviewing program activities to ensure policy compliance and agreement with administration and department goals and objectives.
Directing program evaluations and reviewing program activities to ensure policy compliance and agreement with Administration and Department goals and objectives and customer needs.
Collaborating with counterparts across DHS, the government and industry; identifying information and capability needs to execute the mission; speaking on behalf of the organization with public private partners and organizations, Congress, the White House, Government Accountability Office, Policy Coordinating Committees and working groups, external conferences, interagency meetings, and other forums.
Approves strategic and operational plans, policies, programs, taskers, and procedures. Reviews and approves proposals for reorganization of subordinate units. Assigns and reviews work; monitors accomplishments for timeliness and acceptability; and provides advice, counsel, and instruction.
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
Selective Service - males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service see http://www.sss.gov/
Filing of OGE 278 - Public Financial Disclosure.
You must be able to obtain and hold a obtain/maintain a Top Secret clearance.
If selected, a one-year SES Probationary period may be required.
You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative test result prior to appointment to this position.
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
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Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses will not be paid.
Other incentives may be authorized.
All employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.
This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. § 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable).
Qualifications
As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications listed below. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the federal service or its equivalent in the private sector.
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show in your resume that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) listed below:
We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions.
The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. Although you should not address the ECQs or TQs separately, evidence of each ECQ and MTQ must be clearly reflected in your resume.
Any information in excess of 5 pages WILL NOT be considered.
MTQ 1: Demonstrated expertise in risk management frameworks, policy, procedures, and methodologies applicable to protecting Critical Infrastructure.
MTQ 2: Demonstrated expertise in leading teams to assess and mitigates risks to Critical Infrastructure, and to meet orgranization's strategic and operational goals. Includes leading by example with the highest level of integrity and possessing organizational vision that demonstrates the ability to manage while balancing change and continuity, improving customer service, increasing program performance and ensuring accountability.
MTQ 3: Expert skill in program and/or project management, with ability to work cooperatively with partners and achieve consensus, evaluate trends and their effects on the organization's mission to achieve strategic metrics, and make and implement recommendations for significant program improvements.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs)
ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: You must have demonstrated an ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leadership Competencies: Creativity & Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision.
ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: You must demonstrate the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building.
ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility.
ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This ECQ involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management.
ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This ECQ involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating.
FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning, Public Service Motivation.
Probationary period: You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you previously completed the probationary period in the SES.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Education
There is no positive education requirement for this position.
Additional information
As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible executive leadership and supervisory experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications listed above.
The ideal candidate will have experience supervising employees through subordinate supervisors and have experience hiring, developing, and evaluating employees. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the federal service or its equivalent in the private sector or non-governmental organizations.
Failure to meet this basic qualification requirement and all executive and technical qualification factors automatically disqualifies an applicant. Applicants who meet all the mandatory executive and technical qualifications will be evaluated by a panel of SES members to determine the degree to which they possess each of the listed qualifications. This evaluation will determine which applicants are best qualified. Total background, including experience, education, awards, self-development, and training will be reviewed.
This information will be obtained from the application package, including the required narrative statements for the technical and Executive Core Qualifications described in this vacancy. As such, your resume should demonstrate that you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully fulfill responsibilities inherent in most SES positions such as:
Directing the work of an organizational unit;
Ensuring the success of one or more specific major programs or projects;
Monitoring progress toward strategic organizational goals, evaluating organizational performance and taking action to improve performance; and
Supervising the work of employees; and exercising important policy-making, policy determining, or other executive functions.
If your resume does not include these basic qualifications, you will not be determined qualified for this position.
We recommend that your resume addressing the ECQs and MTQs include examples that are clear, concise, and emphasize their level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues addressed; and the results of actions taken.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments and experience. Your application will be evaluated by an internal rating and ranking panel. Best qualified candidates will undergo a structured interview. Unless you have already been previously certified by a Qualifications Review Board (QRB), your Executive Core Qualifications must be certified by an OPM-sponsored QRB prior to appointment.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
1. RESUME - Although you should not address the ECQs or MTQs separately, evidence of each must be clearly reflected in your resume for consideration. Insufficient information will result in a not qualified rating. Any information in excess of five (5) pages will not be considered. It is recommended that you include the following information:
Full name, mailing address, and day and evening telephone numbers
Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degrees received
Information about your paid and nonpaid work experience related to this position including:
Job title (include series and grade if Federal job)
Duties and accomplishments
Employer's name and address
Supervisor's name and phone number
Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year)
Salary
Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor
Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments
2. If you are a graduate of anapproved SES Candidate Development Program, you please include a copy of the OPM certificate.
3. If you are a current or former career SES member, you must submit documentation of your SES status (i.e., SF-50 appointing you into the SES). Please remove your social security number and date of birth.
4.If you are a current Federal employee, please submit a copy of a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that indicates Federal status, grade, tenure, and type of service. Please remove your social security number and date of birth.
CURRENT OR FORMER POLITICAL APPOINTEES: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom (or right) of this screen and follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.gov and click on "My Applications". Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
1616 N. Fort Myer Dr.
CISA-FMD Stop 0380
Arlington, VA 20598-0380
US
Next steps
We will conduct a qualifications evaluation of applicants who supply all requested material. Minimally qualified applicants will be rated and ranked by a panel. Best qualified candidates will be referred to a Structured Interview Panel, and highly qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome after completion of the selection process.
Unless you have already been previously certified by a Qualifications Review Board (QRB), your Executive Core Qualifications must be certified by an OPM-sponsored QRB prior to appointment.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Employee Benefits."
Thank you for your interest in the Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency!
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
1. RESUME - Although you should not address the ECQs or MTQs separately, evidence of each must be clearly reflected in your resume for consideration. Insufficient information will result in a not qualified rating. Any information in excess of five (5) pages will not be considered. It is recommended that you include the following information:
Full name, mailing address, and day and evening telephone numbers
Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degrees received
Information about your paid and nonpaid work experience related to this position including:
Job title (include series and grade if Federal job)
Duties and accomplishments
Employer's name and address
Supervisor's name and phone number
Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year)
Salary
Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor
Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments
2. If you are a graduate of anapproved SES Candidate Development Program, you please include a copy of the OPM certificate.
3. If you are a current or former career SES member, you must submit documentation of your SES status (i.e., SF-50 appointing you into the SES). Please remove your social security number and date of birth.
4.If you are a current Federal employee, please submit a copy of a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that indicates Federal status, grade, tenure, and type of service. Please remove your social security number and date of birth.
CURRENT OR FORMER POLITICAL APPOINTEES: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom (or right) of this screen and follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.gov and click on "My Applications". Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
1616 N. Fort Myer Dr.
CISA-FMD Stop 0380
Arlington, VA 20598-0380
US
Next steps
We will conduct a qualifications evaluation of applicants who supply all requested material. Minimally qualified applicants will be rated and ranked by a panel. Best qualified candidates will be referred to a Structured Interview Panel, and highly qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome after completion of the selection process.
Unless you have already been previously certified by a Qualifications Review Board (QRB), your Executive Core Qualifications must be certified by an OPM-sponsored QRB prior to appointment.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Employee Benefits."
Thank you for your interest in the Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency!
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
